paralysis spinal cord injury
Conditions
Interventions
A 16-week training intervention on a hybrid cycle or hand cycle. Both
experimental groups will train 2x/week, 30 min. on 70%HRR. The control group
will not receive any training.
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Spinal cord injury - Physically inactive - Age: 28-65 yrs. - Time since injury (TSI): at least 10 yrs. - Dependent on a handrim propelled wheelchair.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Cardiovascular contra-indications for testing according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines. - Severe musculoskeletal complaints of the upper extremities neck or back. - Progressive disease or psychiatric problem that could interfere with the study. - Not having enough knowledge of the Dutch language to understand the purpose of the study and the testing methods. - Plans to start another lifestyle (e.g. become more physically active, diet changes) in the months that the experiment is going on.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is the physical capacity, expressed by the peak power output, assessed during a peak exercise test in a wheelchair on a motor-driven treadmill. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome measures are: metabolic syndrome, bone mineral density of the disal femur and proximal tibia, tissue viability of the sitting area and interface pressure profile, vascular function, immune function, bowel function, active lifestyle, participation and quality of life. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed